How to Improve your Indoor Air Quality

The common thought maybe that outside air is full of pollutants. The truth of the master is that indoor pollution causes more allergic reactions and is often far more dangerous. Unexpected changes or additions in your indoor atmosphere changes the air quality without you realizing it. Fresh Air An easy way to improve daily air quality to simply open your windows once or twice a day for five to ten minutes. It allows polluted air out while inviting clean air in to replace it. When moving in new furniture, a deep cleaning or a fresh coat of paints on a wall may require you to air out your home a little longer than you did before. Humidifiers Carrier humidifiers assist with limited mold build up that can be toxic, even without other pollutants. Dust mites and molds that produce allergens and mycotoxins are filtered through an indoor humidifier to reduce indoor pollution and help everyone’s allergies take a break, at least while in the comfort of their home. Fake Scents, Reduces Quality The local grocery store or dollar shop has their plug-ins, candles, and oils on display. Smell-good may be nice for when people are expected at your home, however, it causes air pollution without us realizing it. Rather than...

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What is Smart Home Technology?

Did you know that electricity bill is the most expensive utility in the United States, accounting for approximately 10% of homeowner’s expenditure? This recurrent can be reduced if homeowners embraced smart home technology. At Greater Air Care we provide state of the art heating and cooling services capable of massively cutting down the bill. We are based in the heart of Missouri City, TX, BBB accredited with an A+ rating. If you are looking for smart home technologies, it’s your lucky day. What is Smart Home Technology? A Smart home technology is a technique of utilizing modern home devices capable of providing comfort, energy efficiency and security 24/7. The smart gadgets play a vital role in reducing operational costs and being convenient regardless of whether someone is present at home or not. For your home to be “Technologically Smart” appliances such as camera, lighting, air conditioning, security, heating, computers, TVs and other entertainment systems should be capable of being synchronized. This makes it possible for them to communicate giving the homeowner the ability to control them remotely via internet or even a phone. How Smart Home Technology Improves Energy Efficiency Since energy is the most costly utility bill, smart homes...

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Safety Tips & Hazards of R-22

Taking the necessary precautions when dealing with refrigerants can help you avoid injuries and other dangerous situations. If you are an air care specialist, you will find yourself in many situations where you have to deal with refrigerants such as R-22 (halocarbon compound CHClF2), one of the most commonly used refrigerant. You will find it mainly air conditioning systems. The R in R-22 stands for refrigerant and the second 2 in 22 represents the number of fluorine atoms in the refrigerant. Safety First Naturally, limited exposure to R-22 is not fatal or harmful in any way. However, if a technician doing refrigerant replacement in League City, TX is going about his normal routine of AC repair or maintenance and is exposed to the refrigerant for an extended period, there are possible health hazards. You need to exercise caution, and to do that effectively, you need to understand the potential hazards, which include: Pressure. Combustion. Toxicity Combustion and pressure pose a serious hazard to the people around a refrigerant, but usually, measures are taken beforehand to minimize the occurrence of incidences relating to such. Toxicity, on the other hand, is likely to occur especially during repair and maintenance exercises of air...

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Common Practices that Kill Your AC in Pearland TX

Living in Pearland, Texas, chances are you use your air conditioner on a daily basis during the hotter months. This high level of use makes it easy for your AC unit to: Lack of regular and seasonal AC maintenance Taking care of your home air conditioner is the best way to prevent costly repairs at the last minute. Having a professional check the AC unit regularly can help you be aware of any parts of the unit that are wearing out and may need replacing soon. This gives you a chance to fix or replace any issues before they compound, resulting in the AC unit failing in the middle of the night or on a weekend. Failing to change the filter in your home air conditioner To keep your air conditioner working well, it’s important to change your filters regularly or have a professional AC service do it for you on a regular basis. Leaving the old filter in the AC unit can lead to allergens and dust creeping into the system, affecting the air quality in your home and reducing the effectiveness of the home air conditioner. Using an improperly sized AC unit Many homeowners do not know what...

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Keep Your Home Humidity Levels Under Control in Houston

Texas is humid, which can make our air conditioners work that much harder. Did you know that the modern air conditioner was built in the early 1900s by a man named Willis Carrier for a Brooklyn publishing company? It was originally designed to manage the humidity and temperature to keep the paper from expanding and contracting. Living in Texas, we can appreciate the dehumidification aspect of air conditioning almost every day. Having the proper level of humidity in your home is important for many reasons. Keep in mind the following: High humidity makes it hard for our bodies to regulate themselves. High humidity makes the air seem hotter than it really is, which may make you want to bump your thermostat down even lower, making the AC unit work even harder. High humidity can be bad for your health and can make it harder to fight off illness High humidity creates an ideal environment for mold and spore growth High humidity can cause elements in your home to rot and may compromise the strength and integrity of different building materials Humidity levels in Texas can quickly rise, but here at Greater Air Care Specialists, we want nothing but the best for...

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What to Look for in an AC Company

As is true in industries of all sorts, no two HVAC companies are identical in the way they do business. Differences run the full gamut. Everything from hiring requirements and service protocols to pricing and hours of operation is certain to vary between one air conditioning company and the next. This is not to say that there is necessarily one correct business model by which all others should be measured. Instead, it is an acknowledgment that each customer’s situation and personal preferences should dictate the air conditioning company with which they ultimately decide to do business. Below are a handful of considerations to bear in mind when evaluating an air conditioning company. Pricing Nothing worth having is free. Well, very little, anyway. In the blazing summer months of , reliably cool indoor temperatures are very much worth having. Maintaining as much requires dependable AC maintenance on the front end and, when necessary, precision air conditioning service. These things come at a cost, of course, and should be weighted in relation to their quality. Be mindful of the fact that low pricing up front often carries with it the risk of higher expenses down the road. Research each company closely and...

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Are Expensive Filters Worth It?

Your wallet is important to you. It’s what holds your future in it — your money. And that money should be spent as wisely as possible. You worked hard to get that cash, worked hard to be financially stable. So when you decide to buy something, you want to know that you’re getting the most bang for your buck and there’s no time where that’s more important than when buying AC filters. Your AC unit is a huge part of your life, after all. It keeps you cool in the summer and makes sure your home is as comfortable as possible. At , we know that the decision about what to spend on filters is a tough one. You might feel that there’s no need to pay for more expensive filters but in reality, there’s every reason to spend that little bit extra for great quality. All air filters have a MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) rating and the higher the rating, the more efficient your filters are. There’s bound to be dust, pollens and other irritants swirling around in your air conditioning unit so it’s highly important that you get a filter that catches them all. It might be...

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Why Tune Up Your System?

Sunny days in are fast approaching and you’ll need your AC unit to be performing at its very best. We’ve all been on the receiving end of a busted air conditioning unit. It’s never fun to sweat it out, especially when we could be having cool, comfortable fun indoors. knows the importance of beating the heat and we’re here to help you do just that with our air conditioning service. Summers can be tough but they don’t have to be. At , we’re here to provide you the best in AC maintenance and AC repair so that your air conditioning unit runs smoothly. You might be asking yourself why regular maintenance of your AC unit is so important. There’s a great number of reasons that calling over to your home to perform maintenance is essential. You never know when you might get hit with a heat wave and it can be difficult to get through those without something to cool you down. Making sure your AC unit is working well can be the difference between suffering through sweating and chilling out in the cool indoors. Ever notice your energy bill beginning to skyrocket? Chances are your air conditioning unit is...

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Are AC Tune Ups Worth It?

Lots of people in ask us if it’s worth it to get a tune up of their HVAC system. Here at we think the answer is a definite “yes”! We don’t say that only because we hope you’ll ask us to perform that tune up for you. We think it’s smart for a couple of reasons, which you may not have even considered. You definitely don’t want to service your unit yourself. Even if you’re handy with a hammer and have a good flashlight, you don’t to tackle a job like this on your own. An HVAC unit has a lot of moving parts – some of which are high voltage – and unless you know for certain what you’re doing (like the trained technicians at , it’s not worth the risk of damaging your unit (or even worse) to save a couple of bucks. And on that note, an AC tune up from is not that expensive – it’s probably a lot less than you might think, a small price to pay for the peace of mind you’ll get knowing you HVAC unit is up for the tough job ahead of it this summer, keeping you and you family...

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Is It Time For A New AC Unit?

You might be asking yourself this question every single year? Is this the year I’ll get a new AC unit? Well… you’re not alone. Millions of people ask themselves the same question, year after year, only to decide to stick it out a little longer on their current system. This can cause some problems. Many people make the mistake of thinking they’re actually saving money by not replacing their system. In fact, by not replacing a poor-functioning AC unit, you could be wasting thousands. Just like most things, cooling systems have a mind of their own. They might work great one day and work terrible on the next. Unfortunately, these systems can be unpredictable. But if you notice, day after day, that your AC unit isn’t working as it should, it may be time for a replacement. When these AC units aren’t working properly, your energy bill is definitely at risk. While these systems struggle to produce cool air, they work harder and harder. That hard work results in extra energy usage. Hence why your energy bill is through the roof! This also leads to the importance of AC maintenance. By keeping these units in great shape, replacements are few...

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